Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1675 2019–20 |
Adult family home trainingRequires the following if the department of social and health services has a contract for personal care services with an adult family home represented by an exclusive bargaining representative: (1) Training required for adult... | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1677 2019–20 |
B&O tax administrationImposes an additional business and occupation tax (B&O), on persons engaging in business activities that are subject to tax under other sections of chapter 82.04 RCW (B&O taxes), that is equal to the tax payable under all... | Drew MacEwen (R-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1678 2019–20 |
Invol. treatment/video eval.Defines "video," under the Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA), as the delivery of health care services through the use of interactive audio and visual technology permitting real-time communication between a person and a... | Morgan Irwin (R-31) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1679 2019–20 |
Councilmanic REET/GMARemoves a provision requiring voter approval before a county choosing to plan under the Growth Management Act, and cities within that county, may impose additional real estate excise taxes. | Noel Frame (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1680 2019–20 |
Local infrastructure fundingDefines "natural or green infrastructure" and specifies that public works projects may include natural or green infrastructure. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1681 2019–20 |
Excessive executive comp taxImposes a surcharge, in addition to business and occupation taxes and public utility taxes, as appropriate, on corporations with excessive chief executive officer pay to provide funding for the working families' tax exemption... | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1684 2019–20 |
Tow truck operator auctionsRequires the following in a public auction of abandoned vehicles that is conducted by registered tow truck operators: The money derived from the auction, up to the amount of the registered tow truck operator's lien, shall... | Steve Kirby (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1685 2019–20 |
Free or reduced-price mealsMakes various changes to the Hunger Free Students' Bill of Rights Act of 2018, including: (1) changing the timeline for school district actions on unpaid student meals; (2) allowing schools to serve qualifying alternative... | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1689 2019–20 |
Athletic trainersAuthorizes a licensed athletic trainer to: (1) Purchase, store, and administer over-the-counter medications such as pain relievers and other similar medications; (2) Draw-up and administer the other drugs or medications as... | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1690 2019–20 |
Short subdivisionsAllows jurisdictions planning under the Growth Management Act to create short subdivisions of up to nine lots. | Amy Walen (D-48) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1691 2019–20 |
Local infra/public works brdDefines "natural or green infrastructure" and specifies that public works projects may include natural or green infrastructure. | Strom Peterson (D-21) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1693 2019–20 |
Health care rate settingCreates the health care rate-setting commission and requires the commission to: (1) Establish and approve rates for certain health care entities; (2) Initiate reviews and investigations of rates for health care services; (3)... | Laurie Jinkins (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1695 2019–20 |
Pavement condition reportingRequires cities and towns to report the average pavement condition for portions of their road network to the Washington State Department of Transportation every other year, rather than preservation rating information on a... | Bill Ramos (D-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1697 2019–20 |
Health coverage/young adultsEstablishes a state health coverage program for certain adults under the age of 26. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1698 2019–20 |
Presidential candidate taxesRequires a candidate for the presidential nomination in Washington state to publicly release a copy of his or her last five federal income tax returns. | Derek Stanford (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1700 2019–20 |
Substances/use around minorRequires the court to make a finding of fact of a special allegation, or a jury if it finds the defendant guilty find a special verdict as to the special allegation, if in a criminal case the defendant has been convicted of... | Matt Shea (R-4) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1703 2019–20 |
Tax exemptionsCreates the tax transparency and accountability act. | Gerry Pollet (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1704 2019–20 |
Credit transfer/revisionsRequires the statewide transfer of credit policy and agreement to allow a five year grace period for transfer students when baccalaureate institutions change lower-division course requirements, and requires the receiving... | Michelle Valdez (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1705 2019–20 |
Utility services/tenantProhibits a municipal utility provider from collecting delinquent charges from a rental property owner or placing a lien on a property due to a tenant's delinquent account when the utility account is in the tenant's name. | Jeremie Dufault (R-15) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1708 2019–20 |
Fishing and hunting licensesIncreases fees for certain recreational hunting and fishing licenses, tags, and endorsements, and extends the Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement through 2022. | Brian Blake (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1709 2019–20 |
Death penaltyCreates a death penalty review panel. | Carolyn Eslick (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1710 2019–20 |
HOV lane penaltiesIncreases high-occupancy vehicle lane usage traffic infraction fines (from $136) to $245 for a first infraction, $499 for the second infraction, and $755 for third and subsequent infractions. | Jake Fey (D-27) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1711 2019–20 |
New countiesCreates a statutory scheme for the establishment of new counties. | Jim Walsh (R-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1712 2019–20 |
Farm products/vehicle weightAllows a vehicle or combination of vehicles carrying farm products to exceed the weight limits in statute by up to 2,000 pounds when operating on any highway in Washington that is not part of the federal-aid interstate system. | Mary Dye (R-9) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |
| HB 1716 2019–20 |
Higher ed./veteran healthRequires state universities, regional universities, and the state college to each employ at least one full-time licensed mental health counselor who has experience and training specifically related to working with active... | Mike Volz (R-6) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 13, 2020 |